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As LEYF continues to grow, we're entering a pivotal new chapter. With a diverse estate across London, ambitious sustainability goals and plans for future growth, we're looking for a Head of Property & Estates to help shape the environments that support thousands of children, families and colleagues every day. This is a rare opportunity to lead property and estates for one of London's largest social enterprises. Our nurseries operate across communities with very different needs, including some of the most disadvantaged areas of London. Through our social enterprise model, we reinvest surpluses and use cross-subsidy to ensure more children can access quality early years education, regardless of their background. The spaces we create and maintain play a vital role in that mission. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you'll lead the strategic management of our estate, overseeing everything from capital projects, compliance and facilities management through to estate optimisation, growth opportunities and environmental sustainability. You'll work closely with your experienced team and senior leaders to ensure our portfolio is fit for today and ready for tomorrow. You'll also play a key role in advancing our ESG and sustainability ambitions, helping shape how we reduce our environmental impact while creating exceptional environments for children, families and colleagues. We're looking for an experienced estates and property leader who combines strategic thinking with operational credibility and who is motivated by the difference we make to families. If you're excited by the challenge while contributing to a mission that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. Leading our Estates & Facilities team, you'll be responsible for the strategic and operational management of LEYF's property portfolio. • Develop and deliver a long-term property and estates strategy that supports organisational growth, sustainability and operational excellence., • Lead, coach and develop a team of five experienced property and facilities professionals, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture., • Take overall responsibility for estate compliance, health & safety, statutory obligations and risk management, ensuring our environments remain safe, well maintained and fit for purpose., • Lead the planning and delivery of capital projects, maintenance programmes and estate improvement initiatives across the portfolio., • Build strong partnerships with landlords, contractors and suppliers, driving value, performance and service quality., • Lead property planning for acquisitions, new nursery developments, relocations, closures and wider estate optimisation projects., • Establish and chair a Property Steering Group, bringing together key stakeholders to align priorities, manage risks and drive delivery., • Shape and lead our ESG and sustainability agenda, developing reporting frameworks and embedding sustainable practices across the estate., • Work closely with the Executive Team, providing strategic insight, robust recommendations and clear reporting on property, compliance and sustainability matters. You'll bring: • A proven track record leading a property, estates or facilities function in a multi-site organisation., • A collaborative leadership style that brings people together and gets the best from an experienced team., • Experience shaping strategy, setting priorities and turning plans into action., • The ability to build strong relationships and influence at every level, from operational teams to senior leaders., • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and capital projects., • Excellent knowledge of compliance, health & safety and risk management., • Sound judgement, with the confidence and finesse to challenge constructively, • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences., • A focus on continuous improvement, finding practical ways to strengthen how things are done., • Fresh thinking and professional expertise, regardless of sector background. Most importantly, you'll enjoy creating clarity, bringing people together around a shared vision, and helping organisations make the most of their physical environments. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact across a growing organisation. You'll help define our property strategy, shape how we develop and optimise our estate, and play a key role in supporting our growth and sustainability ambitions. You'll join an organisation with a strong social purpose, ambitious plans for the future, and a genuine belief that the environments we create matter. For children, families and colleagues alike. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Building Services Engineer – Mechanical Bias Department Estates / Facilities Management Reports To Head of Estates / Facilities Director / Head of Engineering Location London Job Purpose To manage, maintain, and continuously improve the mechanical building services across the site(s), ensuring statutory compliance, operational reliability, and energy efficiency. The role holder will lead the mechanical engineering function within the wider building services team, providing technical expertise on HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, pumps, and associated plant, while also overseeing the coordination of electrical, public health, and fabric services where required. Key Responsibilities Mechanical Engineering & Plant Management Manage the operation, maintenance, and performance of mechanical building services, including HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air handling units (AHUs), pumps, calorifiers, and associated pipework and controls. Ensure all mechanical plant and systems are maintained in accordance with manufacturer guidance, industry best practice, and statutory requirements. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive maintenance response for mechanical assets. Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical faults, escalating and coordinating specialist contractor support where necessary. Review plant performance data (e.g. BMS trends) to identify inefficiencies, faults, or opportunities for improvement. Compliance & Statutory Duties Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, including but not limited to: Health & Safety at Work Act, L8 (Legionella/ACOP L8), F-Gas Regulations, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, Building Regulations Part L, and relevant British/European Standards (e.g. BS EN, CIBSE guides). Maintain accurate compliance records, certification, and audit trails for all mechanical systems. Act as a Responsible/Competent Person for relevant mechanical disciplines (e.g. Legionella, Pressure Systems) as required. Liaise with statutory bodies, insurers, and auditors on mechanical compliance matters. Team & Contractor Management Line-manage in-house mechanical/multi-skilled engineers, including performance management, training, and development. Manage specialist mechanical subcontractors and service providers, including contract performance, KPIs, and SLAs. Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, BMS, and fabric teams to ensure integrated service delivery. Participate in and manage an on-call/emergency response rota for critical mechanical plant failures. Projects & Continuous Improvement Support or lead small-to-medium capital and lifecycle replacement projects relating to mechanical plant. Provide technical input into design reviews, specifications, and tender documentation for mechanical works. Identify and implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives relating to mechanical systems. Contribute to asset lifecycle planning and long-term maintenance strategy. Health & Safety Ensure safe systems of work (e.g. permits to work, risk assessments, method statements) are followed for all mechanical activities. Promote a strong safety culture among direct reports and contractors. Investigate mechanical-related incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions. Budget & Reporting Manage the mechanical services maintenance budget, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting. Produce regular reports on plant performance, compliance status, and maintenance activity for senior management. Support procurement of mechanical parts, equipment, and contracted services. Person Specification Essential Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent time-served apprenticeship) in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. Substantial experience maintaining and managing mechanical building services in a commercial, industrial, or institutional environment. Strong working knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Sound understanding of statutory compliance relevant to mechanical building services (e.g. L8, F-Gas, pressure systems). Experience managing engineering teams and/or contractors. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS). Full UK driving licence (if multi-site role). Desirable IOSH/NEBOSH qualification. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, IHEEM). Experience with CAFM/CMMS systems for maintenance management. Experience managing capital projects or plant replacement schemes. Knowledge of electrical systems sufficient to coordinate cross-discipline works. Personal Attributes Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Proactive and solutions-focused approach. Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice. Working Conditions Based on-site with regular plant room and roof-level access required. May involve participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota. Some travel between sites may be required (if applicable). This job description is a guide to the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be varied from time to time in consultation with the post holder

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